Keybase chooses Zcash

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Post by aston » Thu, Nov 17, 2016, 4:17 PM UTC

Re: Keybase chooses Zcash

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Post by CiPHPerCoder » Thu, Nov 17, 2016, 4:35 PM UTC

I like Zcash. I think it's a good solution to a problem that Bitcoin did not solve, and creates a cryptocurrency more in line with the vision spelled out in A Cyperpunk's Manifesto than the previous attempts.

(Yes, I've looked at the other attempts to build a private alternative to Bitcoin, including Monero: https://github.com/monero-project/monero/issues/1271)

Re: Keybase chooses Zcash

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Post by blueprint » Thu, Nov 17, 2016, 4:44 PM UTC

CiPHPerCoder wrote: post #2

I like Zcash. I think it's a good solution to a problem that Bitcoin did not solve, and creates a cryptocurrency more in line with the vision spelled out in A Cyperpunk's Manifesto than the previous attempts. (Yes, I've looked at the other attempts to build a private alternative to Bitcoin, including Monero: https://github.com/monero-project/monero/issues/1271 )

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Re: Keybase chooses Zcash

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Post by xiphias » Thu, Nov 17, 2016, 4:46 PM UTC

I'm not that much into zcash, but this is cool:

https://petertodd.org/2016/cypherpunk-desert-bus-zcash-trust...

Re: Keybase chooses Zcash

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Post by [deleted] » Thu, Nov 17, 2016, 4:47 PM UTC

blueprint wrote: post #3

CiPHPerCoder wrote: post #2

I like Zcash. I think it's a good solution to a problem that Bitcoin did not solve, and creates a cryptocurrency more in line with the vision spelled out in A Cyperpunk's Manifesto than the previous attempts. (Yes, I've looked at the other attempts to build a private alternative to Bitcoin, including Monero: https://github.com/monero-project/monero/issues/1271 )

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Re: Keybase chooses Zcash

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Post by mtgx » Thu, Nov 17, 2016, 4:49 PM UTC

Since Zcash uses the same codebase of Bitcoin, does that mean it would be possible to later integrate it back into Bitcoin, and just transition Zcash T-addresses to regular Bitcoin addresses, and then add the Z-addresses on top of the Bitcoin addresses ecosystem?

I also wonder about how much of a risk to its own ecosystem Zcash being a private company represents. Was that really better than making it a non-profit? And won't this make it easier for law enforcement to go after Zcash as the sole culpable entity for "money laundering" and other such charges?

Re: Keybase chooses Zcash

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Post by Ar-Curunir » Thu, Nov 17, 2016, 4:51 PM UTC

blueprint wrote: post #3

CiPHPerCoder wrote: post #2

I like Zcash. I think it's a good solution to a problem that Bitcoin did not solve, and creates a cryptocurrency more in line with the vision spelled out in A Cyperpunk's Manifesto than the previous attempts. (Yes, I've looked at the other attempts to build a private alternative to Bitcoin, including Monero: https://github.com/monero-project/monero/issues/1271 )

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Your links have nothing to do with ZCash.

ZCoin is a separate currency that is not related to ZCash.

Before wondering why you're getting doenvoted, try to make sure that you're not saying incorrect things.

Re: Keybase chooses Zcash

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Post by exstudent2 » Thu, Nov 17, 2016, 4:53 PM UTC

blueprint wrote: post #3

CiPHPerCoder wrote: post #2

I like Zcash. I think it's a good solution to a problem that Bitcoin did not solve, and creates a cryptocurrency more in line with the vision spelled out in A Cyperpunk's Manifesto than the previous attempts. (Yes, I've looked at the other attempts to build a private alternative to Bitcoin, including Monero: https://github.com/monero-project/monero/issues/1271 )

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zcoin is not zcash: https://forum.z.cash/t/psa-zcoin-is-not-zcash/1821

Re: Keybase chooses Zcash

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Post by Ar-Curunir » Thu, Nov 17, 2016, 4:53 PM UTC

mtgx wrote: post #6

Since Zcash uses the same codebase of Bitcoin, does that mean it would be possible to later integrate it back into Bitcoin, and just transition Zcash T-addresses to regular Bitcoin addresses, and then add the Z-addresses on top of the Bitcoin addresses ecosystem? I also wonder about how much of a risk to its own ecosystem Zcash being a private company represents. Was that really better than making it a non-profit? An…

No, most likely not. ZCash shielded transactions have completely different structure to normal BTC ones.

Re: Keybase chooses Zcash

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Post by [deleted] » Thu, Nov 17, 2016, 4:53 PM UTC

Ar-Curunir wrote: post #7

blueprint wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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Your links have nothing to do with ZCash. ZCoin is a separate currency that is not related to ZCash. Before wondering why you're getting doenvoted, try to make sure that you're not saying incorrect things.

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